The television anime adaptation of YC's webtoon, "Teenage Mercenary," is set to premiere in 2027. This announcement, which included details on the main staff, a teaser visual, and an announcement promo, was made at the Crunchyroll Showcase during New York Comic Con 2026.

Fans can anticipate the series to bring the popular webtoon to life with a team that has worked on several notable anime productions.

Key Production Team Revealed

The newly announced staff for "Teenage Mercenary" includes Manabu Ono, known for his work on "Dead Mount Death Play," who will serve as both director and responsible for series composition. Kouji Haneda, who contributed to "Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf," is handling the character design and will act as chief animation director. The music for the series will be composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, recognized for his contributions to "Shingeki no Kyojin."

J.C.Staff has been named as the animation studio for the project.

About 'Teenage Mercenary'

The anime is based on the webtoon "Teenage Mercenary" by YC. This adaptation marks another webtoon making the transition to an animated series, joining a growing trend in the anime industry. Further details regarding the exact premiere date within 2027 or streaming platforms were not specified in the announcement.

Key points

  • "Teenage Mercenary" anime to premiere in 2027.
  • Main staff announced at New York Comic Con 2026.
  • Manabu Ono is director and handles series composition.
  • Kouji Haneda is character designer and chief animation director.
  • Music composed by Hiroyuki Sawano.
  • J.C.Staff is the animation studio.

Source: MyAnimeList · News · Oct 9, 2026